6. Antidepressants
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A study published on BMJ revealed and confirmed that the use of antidepressants to treat sciatica and back pain is a widespread practice. Furthermore, it found the practice to also be very effective.
The study noted that at three months, the antidepressant proved beneficial, but after six months, its good effects were less pronounced.
The authors of the study add that while a larger-scale study would be good, their findings show that antidepressant medication can be beneficial for lower back pain and is certainly safer than treatment with opioids.
5. Alternative Medicine
Alternative treatments for sciatica may ease the pain. For instance, massage can aid in releasing muscles, which lowers pain and increases mobility and flexibility.
Acupuncture has also been shown to be an effective treatment for sciatica without the negative side effects of pharmaceutical pain medications. It is also a non-invasive, non-surgical treatment option for sciatica pain relief.
A chiropractor can manipulate the spine to increase spinal mobility, enhance spinal function, and lower pain.
4. Manage Your Stress Level
Learn to manage your stress. Stress generates muscle tension and exacerbates the perception of pain. Biofeedback, which demonstrates how your thoughts and actions influence your breathing and pulse rate, may provide comfort.
Also available is cognitive behavioral therapy. A mental health professional will assist you in altering your actions and thoughts.
Anxiety reduction, stretches and strength-training activities such as yoga, and learning relaxation techniques such as meditation or counseling for mental health are all components of stress management, all of which may help manage your sciatica.
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